1973 Chevrolet Chevy Camaro Type LT Z/28 Z28 4 Speed Copper & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in Fountain Hills AZ on 1-3-21.
    We're looking at a 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT Z/28 in Bright Copper Metallic Paint. The car comes with the factory 350 CI V8 engine and a 4 Speed manual transmission.
    The car's Owner is Mike Greenwalt. Mike’s had this car since 2015. He shares his Brother was a “Second Generation” Camaro Fan and shared that love with his Brother. Sadly his Brother passed, however driving this car brings good memories of the times with his Brother.
    ENJOY!

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  • @willjames6240
    @willjames6240 3 роки тому +3

    Finally! A muscle car without flowmasters! That car sounds proper!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi WILL, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-) Lou

  • @keithmiles3287
    @keithmiles3287 3 роки тому +6

    The 73 was a great driving car with a potent 350 that ran good. Lou I am going to get diabetes from all these SWEET ONES ha. 😉

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Keith, Ok I'll share this "track car" to get you back into shape, Lou ua-cam.com/video/-rU_GCaTyxQ/v-deo.html

  • @2001rams
    @2001rams 3 роки тому +12

    Nice to see a local AZ car featured. I graduated in 1974 and after 74 there were not too many sporty cars left leading many people to Firebirds and Camaros. I could not afford a $5,000 Trans Am in 1974 but my finances did improve over the last 46 years and I have a 74 Firebird Trans Am, an 80,000 original with one repaint in buccaneer red. You can't be young again but these cars make you feel young again. Put on an oldies AZ radio station and you have been transported back in time. Thanks to the owner and Lou for another great My Car Story.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Allen, You're right, 1974 for a difficult year for sporty cars. My pleasure sharing this one with you, you're welcome, and appreciate the kind words on this episode, Lou

  • @sking2173
    @sking2173 3 роки тому +12

    Second gen Camaros send chills up my spine. A pony car that handled like a sports car, even with the solid rear axle.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi S King Happy to read this one is a good one for you :-) Lou

  • @georgemattar1182
    @georgemattar1182 3 роки тому +3

    I could never understand why all the hoopla over 69 Camaros. 70 to 73 Camaro best looking ever. Thank you Lou. You find the coolest cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi George, Happy to share "the coolest cars" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @steves4639
    @steves4639 3 роки тому +9

    beautiful car...love the color...the manual is a real score. '70-'73 was peak Camaro. The T code 350 was basically the LT1 but with hydraulic lifters...so you could now get a/c in a Z28, as Chev did not allow a/c on solid lifter cars. The T code was shared between '73-'74 Z28 and the '73-'74 L82 Corvette, although the Corvette made about 10-15 hp more with it's rams horn exhaust manifolds vs the Camaro's log-style manifolds. its a good, fast engine...I have a '74 L82 Corvette and it will still put the car sideways on the 1-2 shift.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Steve S, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & design of this car :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @Scalihoo
    @Scalihoo 3 роки тому +6

    body side moldings were a 70's thing, they look good on that camaro, @ least it doesn thave curb feelers :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Florida Al, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @axelalex4980
    @axelalex4980 3 роки тому +5

    I luv the fact that the speedo goes up to 130 also the side view of this beautiful car with the mountains in the background is wunderbar!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Axel Alex, Happy to receive a "wunderbar!!!" from you on this episode :-) Lou

  • @jazz44uu
    @jazz44uu 3 роки тому +6

    Learned something new from this. Never knew that Z28 ID was omitted from Type LT cars.(I'm a 12 Camaro owner myself) Lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi daylight. Happy to read you learned something (and I did not know that either). I find I'm learning from the Care Takers and car brochures all the time. I find that to be a fun part to this Channel, Lou

    • @davidkastin4240
      @davidkastin4240 3 роки тому +1

      daylight. Same here. I had 2 Z28's and didn't know that either.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 3 роки тому +12

    From engine to exhaust tips, Mike's Camaro has it all. These 2nd gens always look great & come nicely optioned. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "Mike's Camaro has it all" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @blackscotydog
    @blackscotydog 3 роки тому +4

    Nice and like Lou said "with the right amount of pedals".

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Happy to read you like this one blackscotydog :-)

  • @normmelanson9345
    @normmelanson9345 3 роки тому +4

    That Z/28 Camaro. One of the cleanest Camaro I've ever seen..You got to love those 73 Z/28 Definitely a nice one

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Norm, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car, Lou

  • @josephconsoli4128
    @josephconsoli4128 3 роки тому +5

    Yes, EVERYONE has a Camaro story. My oldest brother had a '69, middle brother, a '75, and I had a '95. In my neighborhood in the late '70's and early '80's, these were the ultimate "1st cars" to have. Good one's weren't cheap even back then though. The best one was a neighbors '70 Z-28. Black with silver stripes, raised rear, Cragar SS's (deep-dish on rear - of course!), LT hood, and a racing cam that made the engine sound like it was going to stall at idle. Super cool.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @rudolphguarnacci197
      @rudolphguarnacci197 3 роки тому +2

      Supercool story, too!

    • @josephconsoli4128
      @josephconsoli4128 3 роки тому +1

      @@rudolphguarnacci197 Thanks. Those were the days when teens would be working on their cars in their driveways and my friends and I would pass by on our bikes and hang out with them sometimes. The one bad thing was these kids would hot-rod (AKA "butcher") old Mustangs, Chevelle's, Camaro's, and GTO's. They got them cheap during the gas shortage so they were at the mercy of 18-19 year old first time drivers!

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 3 роки тому +3

    I like 2gen Camaro love the sounds the open of doors trunks and hood and vinal top a real blast from the past

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Larry, Happy to read this one brings back fun memories :-) Lou

  • @ImTheDaveman
    @ImTheDaveman 3 роки тому +7

    I gotta say - even without the extra glitz of Muscle Car Looks - she still is fabulous! Even without the luxury of FM radio - I'd take er in a heartbeat! Provided it was given to me because my wallet is just a tad lean these days. Not that its ever been hefty to start with - I just needed something extra to say, so I said it. That's just how I roll. This Camaro is swwwwwweeeeeeet! I wouldn't want to swap Camaro stories with Mike. I'd get slaughtered! I only had one Camaro - a 68. She was awesome - but dude! Mike had several Camaros! I bow to the King of Camaros!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi ImTheDaveman, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy this "swwwwwweeeeeeet!" one, Lou

  • @rja3226
    @rja3226 3 роки тому +5

    I had the 73 Rally Sport 350
    Midnight Blue. Mine had the beautiful split bumper with the protruding nose and blinkers next to the lights.
    It also had the tall tail fin.
    Nice memories.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +2

      Hi RJ A, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @urideamabal
    @urideamabal 3 роки тому +4

    The second gen Camaro is my favorite, thanks for sharing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Uri, Happy to read this one is a favorite design for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @RustyCar
    @RustyCar 3 роки тому +9

    That is one fun car!! To the best of my recollection, the Type LT became the base model for the Camaros following this year until Type LT was discontinued. My 2001 Z/28 was one of the funnest cars I have ever owned! Thanks Lou for a great presentation!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Rusty, Happy to read this is a fun car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and you're welcome, Lou

    • @cookcars1
      @cookcars1 3 роки тому +2

      Actually the Type LT was the higher optioned Camaro. The base model didn't have the gauge package and seats that the LT offered.

    • @RustyCar
      @RustyCar 3 роки тому +1

      @@cookcars1 - I actually thought about that after I posted this. So I’m glad that someone verify my mistake. 😊😊

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 3 роки тому +11

    Another great Car Story! Like you, I love the connection to his brother. The second gen Camaros are beautiful - truly an iconic style. Thanks to Mike for keeping the tradition alive and thanks Lou for documenting this beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 3 роки тому +4

    Another great Camaro. Keep 'em coming!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

  • @bruceh92
    @bruceh92 3 роки тому +7

    Nice Camaro guys, the '70-'73 models were special indeed. Nice wheels, vinyl roof, and round tail lights are the best ever for Camaro. Thanks Lou, nice video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the design of the 70-73 :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @tct9mm151
    @tct9mm151 3 роки тому +4

    Very Nice Z28.
    I remember seeing these EVERYWHERE in the 70's and 80's! Not anymore, they've become rare to find now.
    GREAT VIDEO LOU.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi TCT9MM, What was once plentiful is a rare treat to see now :-) Lou

  • @plymouthduster2252
    @plymouthduster2252 3 роки тому +4

    Another great video I had a cousin that had a 74 Type LT when we were teenagers. I never knew what exactly the Type LT package included when I was a teenager.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousin's car :-) Glad to read you learned something from this video, and I didn't know that LT Type info either. Fun learning from the Care Takers, and thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @judgegixxer
    @judgegixxer 3 роки тому +3

    Good score Lou. She is a beauty! I love it. When I was a teenager I had a 76' sky blue Type LT and a 77' yellow Type LT.
    That was in 88/89 and they were well used up when I got them. lol I'll never get rid of my 91'Z28 1LE i bought in 93', its only leaving me in my will.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi judgegixxer, He shoots, he SCORES! Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of your cars, and good job keeping your 1991 Z28, NICE! Lou

  • @russelladams6432
    @russelladams6432 3 роки тому +3

    Nice Camaro. My favorite part about it is that it's not flashy. ie: not red or black with all the stickers and stripes. Just simple clean lines. I am a big fan of vinyl tops too. Great story to go with this one. thanks for sharing. Take care.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this "toned down" Camaro :-) Take care, Lou

  • @nathandwyer7273
    @nathandwyer7273 3 роки тому +10

    Congratulations Lou, for all of your hard work building such a fantastic channel!
    You're my #1 automotive channel. Wonderful to see your subscriber base growing!
    Beautiful Camaro. This nose design, it shared with the Chev Vega, was the most attractive IMO.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Nathan, Appreciate the encouragement and happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Lou

  • @Rarerat
    @Rarerat 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful car & great motivation. I have a 48k original mile,4 speed 73 Z28 in Light Copper tucked away in the back of my garage waiting to be restored.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Rarerat, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and glad this one motivates you to video yours :-) Hope your car comes out just the way you like it, Lou

  • @markrosenquist8259
    @markrosenquist8259 Рік тому +1

    Nice! I had a 72 Z-28. It was my first car, I bought it for $1800 in 79. I was 15 years old. Great times!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +2

      Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @markrosenquist8259
      @markrosenquist8259 Рік тому

      @@loucostabile It sure did bring back some great memories!

  • @willyhwang1059
    @willyhwang1059 Рік тому +1

    i can't explain it, but i just love these early second gen Camaros. the combo of headlights, grille, and chrome bumper just scream look at me I am raw power and dont you forget it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому

      Hi Willy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the 2nd Gen Camaros :-) Lou

  • @Thekarlskorner
    @Thekarlskorner 9 місяців тому +1

    Fabulous car Lou. I remember talking with the local Chicago Chevrolet dealer in 1973 about buying a black LT Camaro. With my trusty Consumer Guide and dealer brochure I knew all the options I wanted. The salesman told me it was $200 extra to order the car Black. A 350 four-barrel V-8, 4 speed, positraction rear axle, gauges were the performance options. The LT gave me the Custom interior. Then President Nixon froze our wages even though we had a Union contract. With rumors of us apprentices maybe getting laid off, I backed off on ordering the car and kept my Red Vega GT. Back around 2014 while attending a Local Lodge meeting one Sunday morning at the Joliet Caterpillar local I was able to look over one of the committee member's special order Black '73 Z-28. I remember he told me he ordered the car new. Examining the Fisher Body paint and trim cowl tag and there were two dashes (- -) where the paint codes were to be.Some nice memories here indeed. Thank you both for an informative video.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Karl, Happy to read "Fabulous car" :-) Ahhh the Black Camaro memories. Thanks for sharing, Lou

  • @JONMEREDITH
    @JONMEREDITH 3 роки тому +8

    Oh, my God! I had one almost exactly like this! Mine was white with a black vinyl top and cloth interior. Otherwise, identical to this great car! Thanks for bringing back treasured memories with this fantastic video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +3

      Hi JON, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @vladtheimpala5532
    @vladtheimpala5532 3 роки тому +3

    When the second gens first came out I didn’t like them so much but now I do. The lines are pretty clean. I wouldn’t mind having one. It could be a plain Jane. That way I wouldn’t have to feel bad about modifying it.
    My dad bought a first gen new in 1967. Gold with a black top. Not exactly the same color but close. We moved across the country.
    A family of six, we drove from Seattle to Los Angeles then to New York in that 67 Camaro. My eight year old sister sat on a pillow between the bucket seats and three of us rode in the back.
    It was a bit tight.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +2

      Happy to read your Dad had a 1st Gen Camaro. NICE!

  • @davidbroughall3782
    @davidbroughall3782 3 роки тому +4

    I've never considered myself a fan of the second generation Camaro, but this one's a beauty.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi David, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age :-) Lou

  • @ronsimpson7596
    @ronsimpson7596 3 роки тому +1

    Throwback muscle, typical general details, nice 4 speed, Camaro script is cool, surprisingly basic interior, great car for Arizona’s wide straight roads! Good find Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Ron, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) You're right, a nice car for AZ. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 3 роки тому +1

    This thing in '73 was a real runner. The 350 in this is a serious motor. Sounds fine. Sounds like Muncie... thx Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy this "real runner" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @jonnietruth4083
    @jonnietruth4083 3 роки тому +1

    This is one fantastic car. I like the trim package on the door edges. It looks great. That car looks fantastic. It’s the best 1973 Camaro ever

  • @elliottkardashian4281
    @elliottkardashian4281 3 роки тому +2

    Lou just beautiful
    The man knows his cars wow you
    Have the nicest shows.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Elliott, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Lou

  • @nealhardin6869
    @nealhardin6869 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you fir sharing your wonderful car with us Mike..shes a beauty.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi Neal, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lo

  • @garyjones8556
    @garyjones8556 Місяць тому +1

    I have a 305 Z28 1970 1/2 4 speed Muncie with a 273 diff I took the 305 out and put in a 350 taken out to 40 thou oversize, here in Australia such a classic car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Gary, Happy to read you have a fun car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @1955mouse
    @1955mouse 3 роки тому +2

    awesome lou, i once owned a 76 camaro type LT, automatic, the 3rd generation camaro, came with a 305, but after trying to tune it up, discovered someone dropped a 350 in it! ( talking about being confused lol ), the interior is almost an exact match, except the color. great cars, the last of them too sorry to say.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi mouse, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Camaro :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @randallfrank5682
    @randallfrank5682 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, what a step back in time. I love it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi Randall, Happy to read "I love it" :-) Lou

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 3 роки тому +1

    Goodday Lou,
    What is there not to love about 2 nd generation Camaro.
    What a beautiful colour combination Bright Copper with a black vinyl roof.
    That is decent hp for 1973, 245 hp.
    Comfort, style & power.
    Love Mike story about his wife.
    Your number 1 Fan in Australia
    Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy the car & story on this episode :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

  • @OneWayStreetShooter
    @OneWayStreetShooter 3 роки тому +3

    Haven't seen Mike and his Z around since Pavilions cruises stopped.

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 роки тому +1

    WOW! This reminds of one of my older brothers '73 Camaro same color, dark orange with a vinyl black top, but not Z28, I believed it was a type LT, just a regular Camaro, cannot remember what model type, the bumper is the same, whole, no cut off in the middle. I guess this might had been the popular color of the 70s era. Beautiful engine, with a very nice headers and a stainless steel valve cover and chrome air cleaner, INCREDIBLE engine. You cannot find a car like this on the street of America nowadays. Engine sounds AWESOME when idling and revvying.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Vern, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @cookcars1
    @cookcars1 3 роки тому +1

    WOW! Beautiful Camaro! Love the colors and the black vinyl top sets it off perfectly.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi cookcars1, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou

  • @AELITACHANTAL
    @AELITACHANTAL 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Lou! Thank you for one more great video! Beautiful car and nice bright copper metallic color.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Aelita, Happy to share this Copper Camaro with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @gassanbehno7952
    @gassanbehno7952 3 роки тому +5

    Always Like 👍 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Gassan, Happy to read this is one you like :-) Lou

  • @dastardlydave1455
    @dastardlydave1455 3 роки тому +3

    Neat car Lou!! A long time ago, a friend of mine had a Camaro of the same gen in the same color. The only thing I can remember about it was the rear leaf springs were tired so the back end was basically held up by air shocks. Lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Dastardly Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @goleafsgo8496
    @goleafsgo8496 3 роки тому +1

    Now we're talking, what a beast. Love the early 70s Gen 2 the stance from the factory was just perfect! Frickin awesome car and thanks for the tour. Grew up with a "gang" of Camaro friends but my Dad was a Dodge guy. So my first car was an 71 Duster, wish I had it now instead of my current 81 Z28 but can't afford the price tag on the Mopars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Go Leafs Go, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beast" :-) Lou

  • @karenbilyk-vogel6553
    @karenbilyk-vogel6553 3 роки тому +2

    Oh I want my 71 Camaro back!😪

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Karen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @yeseniakrueger1863
    @yeseniakrueger1863 3 роки тому +1

    Had a 1976 type lt.. as I worked for chevrolet back then.. it was my company car... was the orange red color that was on the front of the brochure and was a fully loaded loaded auto trans camaro...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Yesenia, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, Lou! The Z28 stuck around through 1974, disappeared for 1975-76, then was revived for 1977. Of the similar second generation Pontiac Firebird, author Thomas E. Bonsall described it as "a piece of rolling sculpture". Mike has definitely found a solid gold (er, copper) treasure with this one! When loved ones are lost it's always great to have a special car like this to remind you of them.
    Thanks for yet another wonderful ride, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing the Z28 knowledge with us :-) Happy to read you enjoy this "rolling sculpture". Glad you're enjoying the selection, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @stefanovichmichael9686
    @stefanovichmichael9686 2 роки тому +1

    Still have my 73 LTZ28RS.Bought new.Many ford's and molars saw it's tail lights.That mill was a low compression L79.Mine has a Muncie M21 and in stock form ran 14.46 @ 99mph.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      HI Stefanovich Michael, Sounds like a great car :-) Lou

  • @yavin99
    @yavin99 3 роки тому +1

    My buddy I grew up with had a 1972 Z/28 that he bought while still in high school in the late 80s and it had LT1 engine and he had forged internals installed and balanced blueprinted with 4 speed and 4:10 gears and it didn't take him long at all to loose his license but it was a very fun car even though he drove it for less then a year.

    • @rudolphguarnacci197
      @rudolphguarnacci197 3 роки тому

      Sounds like good times!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi yavin99, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @romans828.
    @romans828. 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Lou! That is one BA Camaro.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read you like this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 3 роки тому +1

    Nice 2nd Gen Mike! My fave Camaro of my youth, back in the day. Until I got the 2013 LT. Glad to see the inspiration for the 2010- 2013 squircles. This generation needs more love, way to cover it Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your youth :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @calvincooley1074
    @calvincooley1074 3 роки тому +1

    A real unique piece here! Love it!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Calvin, Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) Lou

  • @caspar0777
    @caspar0777 3 роки тому +1

    one of the nicest camaro designs. I like also the one with split bumper, ss stripes and the automatic "airplane" shifter, but this 4 speed is wonderfull. He just has to change one muffler, because it's broken inside

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Cas par, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Thank you for sharing what you like, and a muffler tip too, Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful 😍❤️ Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi motorTranz, Happy to read & see you like this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @SelfDestruct.
    @SelfDestruct. 3 роки тому +1

    I miss my Camaro my first car was a 79 awesome channel definitely subscribed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Hi SelfDestruct, Welcome! Please take some time to review some of the 1600 different cars videoed, and hope you see many cars you "thumb up" and enjoy, Lou

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 3 роки тому +1

    What a very nice unit Lou! I remember this model year as it was the year before I learned to drive in 1974. Very nice color and engine sound and I loved the spoilers front and back plus the added touch of the high school tassel was pretty cool. I also liked the owner he was nice and fun and had all kinds of Camaro knowledge that was neat to hear. Very nice dire along I enjoyed that so much. Thanks for sharing Lou it was a really good video!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      HI Steve, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) Glad to take you along for this ride, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @413x398
    @413x398 3 роки тому +4

    I'm wearing a vampire Halloween mask so none of my fellow Fordophiles see me giving a thumbs-up to a Camaro video.

  • @dannyal467
    @dannyal467 3 роки тому +1

    thats a cool camaro like the combo on this one great find lou i alwaya like the rear tail light on these camaros

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Danny Al, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool Camaro" :-) Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 3 роки тому +1

    My condolences to Mike Greenwalt.

  • @tonyengland9744
    @tonyengland9744 3 роки тому +1

    LT nice brite copper,love spoilers.I love the interior, 4spd. 345 hp 73' motor(Z28).

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Tony, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou

  • @akulinamackenzie4492
    @akulinamackenzie4492 3 роки тому +5

    ❤️

  • @jasongza4153
    @jasongza4153 2 роки тому +1

    what a beauty

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi JD Gaz, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

    • @jasongza4153
      @jasongza4153 2 роки тому

      @@loucostabile after AMC squeezes i might make you an offer?

  • @patpeacock8150
    @patpeacock8150 Рік тому +1

    I remember my Z

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Рік тому +1

      Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 3 роки тому +1

    Great car !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      Happy to read you think this car is "Great" :-)

  • @specs1616
    @specs1616 3 роки тому +2

    the best are the old cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому +1

      You're on the right UA-cam Channel :-)

  • @akulinamackenzie4492
    @akulinamackenzie4492 3 роки тому +3

    great

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 2 роки тому

    I loved the RS front end

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 2 роки тому +1

    Like the color

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)

  • @matrox
    @matrox 2 роки тому

    The doors in the 2nd Gen were so long and the weight when open as they aged would slightly warp that effected the solid sound of the door closing.

  • @richardmcginnis5344
    @richardmcginnis5344 2 роки тому

    my dad had one of those in 77 blew it up tried to find a new 350 for it, it was the same lt but a darker brown color with a tan vinyl roof. we all went to corona down in chandler

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      HI Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 3 роки тому +2

    Nice 😀

  • @ChicagosM0stWanted
    @ChicagosM0stWanted 3 роки тому

    Would love to have my 98 T/A WS6 run like that!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi ChicagosM0stWanted, Thanks for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @gerrikupicki4060
    @gerrikupicki4060 3 роки тому +2

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @matrox
    @matrox 2 роки тому

    4:33 holy sh!t...just 24psi tire pressure. My 17' SS Camaro is 35psi.

  • @randybills3848
    @randybills3848 3 роки тому +2

    hey Lou if your ever in southeast indiana let me knoe my son in law has a 69 z28 clonr you cant tell it from a real one and his father has a 69 corvette rag top they just totally restored if intrested thanks

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hey Randy, Sounds like some fun cars. I have no current travel that way, however my schedule can change quickly, so if you see me at a car show, make sure to say hello, and be ready to hunt down some next episode cars with me. You're welcome, Lou

  • @Inthefoxhole
    @Inthefoxhole 6 місяців тому +1

    My plain jane 71 model with a 307 2 barrel carb had a 150 mph speedometer.Go figure.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing. Sounds like a fun car :-)

  • @davidefland1985
    @davidefland1985 2 роки тому +1

    Nice l was 16 then

  • @caspar0777
    @caspar0777 3 роки тому +1

    9.00-9.20 broken muffler noice

  • @martytruelove5026
    @martytruelove5026 3 роки тому

    Smoking is a "bad habit"...having a Z28 fetish is more like a candy addiction.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Marty, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @johnmilner7603
    @johnmilner7603 3 роки тому +3

    Sorry but GM should be kicked in the nuts for leaving off the Z28 badges thereforeI hate LT’s because of that and would never buy one. You’d have too many people saying it’s not a Z28 or too bad it wasn’t a Z28 etc. Non the less that low mile Z28 is pretty nice.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi John, I like the Z/28 badges too. Not sure how they missed that one. Lou

    • @stefanovichmichael9686
      @stefanovichmichael9686 2 роки тому

      Depends on what was left on the factory floor.Badges stripes,spoilers etc.

  • @randallson6814
    @randallson6814 3 роки тому +1

    Kewl car, just hate the color combo. Had a 72 Camaro with the same gold and black vinyl top. It didn't grow on me.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi Randallson, Happy to read you appreciate this "Kewl" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @Inthefoxhole
    @Inthefoxhole 6 місяців тому +1

    70 And 71's were the best.The grills sucked 72 and 73

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing the year you enjoy.

  • @sp3106
    @sp3106 2 роки тому +1

    I am looking to buy a 1973 Type LT burnt orange, ivory interior 350 HP, positraction transmission original car. I had one in high school.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Hi S P, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon. Also hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou

  • @bryantcurtis2665
    @bryantcurtis2665 3 роки тому +1

    ❤️🚙💨💨💨🔥😎👍🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Happy to see you enjoy this one :-)

  • @gerrikupicki4060
    @gerrikupicki4060 3 роки тому +2

    🙂👍👏🏻🚘🚗😎👍👏🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Happy to see you like this one :-)

  • @jeffspicolli593
    @jeffspicolli593 4 місяці тому

    I have to disagree about the stripes.
    I had a 1973 Type LT Z/28 and mine had the stripes from the factory.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    • @jeffspicolli593
      @jeffspicolli593 4 місяці тому

      @@loucostabile Yep I have owned at a minimum 50 cars since that Z/28 and it is the only car that I miss...which is why I'm here looking at this beauty.
      One other fun fact that makes the 1973 my favourite year of Z/28 is that it is the first year with A/C as an option and as a fat guy that's important for classic car ownership in 2024.

  • @evanbarr9270
    @evanbarr9270 2 роки тому

    I wonder if the 73 l82 runs better than the 72 low comp lt1

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 роки тому

      Not sure. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge.

    • @jimmccune568
      @jimmccune568 2 роки тому

      The 73 special Z28 engine only made 10 hp less than the 72 special Z28 engine.

  • @tallspaniard1
    @tallspaniard1 3 роки тому

    I can always tell when Lou is not anywhere near the camera , because the camera is not bouncing around and sometimes we can see some of the details .... Don’t know if Lou is aware of different rigs to stop all the bouncing ... Great cars , stop the bouncing please .....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 роки тому

      Hi tallspaniard1, Happy to read you "see a need" so I'll send you my Patreon link where you can help, and thank you in advance, Lou www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou?fan_landing=true

  • @johnhull6363
    @johnhull6363 3 роки тому +2

    🤔 Owned car five years, doesn't know what color it is 🙄